Riyad
Riyad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Gardens, meadows”.
| Meaning | Gardens, meadows |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رياض |
| Pronunciation | ri-YAHD |
| Arabic root | ر و ض (r-w-ḍ) — garden, meadow |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Riyad
Riyad (riyāḍ) is the plural of rawḍa, a green garden or meadow. The Saudi capital Riyadh takes its name from the same word, and Imam al-Nawawi's famous hadith collection is called Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn, 'The Gardens of the Righteous'. In South Asia the name is pronounced Riyaz.
Is Riyad a Muslim name?
Yes. Riyad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning gardens, with strong associations to Paradise imagery.
Is Riyad in the Quran?
Its singular appears in the Quran: 'Those who believed and did righteous deeds will be in the flowering meadows (rawḍāt) of the gardens' (Quran 42:22).
Where is the name Riyad used?
Common across the Arab world (Riad in North Africa) and in Bangladesh; Riyaz is the South Asian form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riyad mean?
Riyad means 'Gardens, meadows'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Riyad a Muslim name?
Yes. Riyad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning gardens, with strong associations to Paradise imagery.
How do you write Riyad in Arabic?
Riyad is written رياض in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Riyad?
Riyad is pronounced ri-YAHD.
Is Riyad mentioned in the Quran?
Its singular appears in the Quran: 'Those who believed and did righteous deeds will be in the flowering meadows (rawḍāt) of the gardens' (Quran 42:22).